County Corner - Kentucky Farm Bureau

County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program.  County Farm Bureaus  have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members.  Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Monroe County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Monroe County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Lydia Lyon Proffitt and Caroline Grace Rushing, both seniors at Monroe County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Monroe County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Monroe County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Monroe County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Monroe County high school junior Cameron Garmon recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

Legislative Appreciative Meeting
Legislative Appreciative Meeting

Monroe County Farm Bureau held a Legislative Appreciative Meeting on April 28 at the Monroe County Farm Bureau office

Monroe County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day
Monroe County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day

Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-In in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-In, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

Monroe County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Monroe County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Monroe County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

KFB Spotlight

Candid Conversation: Tori Embry
June 9, 2025
Candid Conversation: Tori Embry, Executive Director of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council

This month’s Candid Conversation features Tori Embry, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council,
who discusses all things dairy. She will also be a guest on an upcoming Farm Life podcast.

Champions... Again
June 9, 2025
Champions... Again

Spencer County’s dairy judging team continues to be the best in the nation and will soon
compete on an international stage.

Making Their Own Market for Milk: The Goode family expanded their dairy farm in a value-added way
June 9, 2025
Making Their Own Market for Milk

Join us as we celebrate Dairy Month with a visit to Casey County and the Goode Family! They have recently expanded their dairy operation by way of Goode's Riverside Creamery, featuring products made with their fresh-from-the-farm milk.